Trip information

Departure: Columbia, SC
Arrival: Ames, IA
Fastest route: 35h 35min
Distance: 1630km
Cheapest route: $164.25
Transfers: 2
Bus companies: Greyhound, Southeastern Stages

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

12:40am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

12:10am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

48h 30min

++ 2 layovers

$164.25

Multiple companies

12:40am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

4:40am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 0min

Southeastern Stages

$35.25

4h 50min layover

9:30am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5:25am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

20h 55min

Greyhound

$48

4h 40min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

12:10am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

14h 5min

Greyhound

$81

8:00am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

12:10am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

41h 10min

++ 2 layovers

$170.25

Multiple companies

8:00am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

1:25pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5h 25min

Southeastern Stages

$35.25

3h 45min layover

5:10pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

9:00am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

16h 50min

Greyhound

$54

1h 5min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

12:10am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

14h 5min

Greyhound

$81

12:45pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

42h 35min

++ 2 layovers

$170.25

Multiple companies

12:45pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

5:20pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 35min

Southeastern Stages

$35.25

4h 45min layover

10:05pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5:00pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

19h 55min

Greyhound

$54

3h 45min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

9h 35min

Greyhound

$81

5:15pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

38h 5min

++ 2 layovers

$167.25

Multiple companies

5:15pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

10:25pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5h 10min

Southeastern Stages

$35.25

2h 50min layover

1:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

17h 50min

Greyhound

$51

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

9h 35min

Greyhound

$81

7:45pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

35h 35min

++ 2 layovers

$167.25

Multiple companies

7:45pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

11:45pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 0min

Southeastern Stages

$35.25

1h 30min layover

1:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

17h 50min

Greyhound

$51

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

9h 35min

Greyhound

$81

Overview

Traveling from Columbia to Ames by bus

First departure
12:40am
Avg price
$167.85
Carriers
2
Last arrival
6:20am

Bus information Columbia - Ames

The Columbia - Ames route has approximately 5 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 35h 35min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $164.25 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Columbia and Ames is around 1630 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound, Southeastern Stages.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 2 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 5
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Ames by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 35h 35min to cover 1630 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $164.25 and leaves Columbia Bus Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Intermodel Facility.

  • Avg duration 41h 11min
  • Cheapest price $164.25

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 7:45pm from Columbia Bus Station and arrives at 6:20am at Intermodel Facility. It will take 35h 35min, its price is $167.25 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Columbia and Ames?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 2 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 48h 30min.

  • Last bus 7:45pm
  • Transfers 2

What are the bus stations in Columbia?

  • Columbia Bus Station
    710-A Buckner Rd
    Columbia, SC 29203

What are the bus stations in Ames?

  • Intermodel Facility
    129 Hayward Ave
    Ames
    IA 50014
    USA
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